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Oli

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-ee /ˈɑl.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Oliver — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace); also linked to the Norse Olaf, 'ancestor's descendant'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The olive tree; peace: Oli pets Oliver — 'the olive tree'. Sweet, friendly, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA pet form of Oliver — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace); also linked to the Norse Olaf, 'ancestor's descendant'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6066 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oli is a pet form of Oliver — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree', long a symbol of peace (and also linked to the Norse Olaf, 'the ancestor's descendant'; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, friendly, modern pet-name (said 'OL-ee'; also Ollie).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare on its own, the-olive-tree at the (likely) root, and friendly.

Did you know? Oliver means 'the olive tree' (Latin oliva, a symbol of peace; also linked to the Norse Olaf) — Oli is its sweet, friendly pet form (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OL-ee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Oliver — routes layered

Variations

OllieOliverOlly

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If you like Oli…

Ollie— a fellow pet spelling
Oliver— the full name
Olin— a sound-neighbor Ol- boys' name
Orlin— a similarly popular pick
Ostin— another Latin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oli mean?

Oli pets Oliver — Latin 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Oli?

It's said OL-ee /ˈɑl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oli a boy or girl name?

Oli is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Oli?

Oli is a rare given name in the U.S.

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